I'd like to put together a research study on the effects of Essiac tea. My mother began drinking it after being diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer at the age of 65 and we really believe it played a big part in her full recovery.
The tea has eight herbs and has been touted for years as a remedy for cancer, and a complement to traditional treatments. Both my mother and my cousin's 8 year old daughter who is now being treated for lymphoma have had amazing results, and both are drinking the tea. Of course, the doctors say they are fast responders to the chemo and that is why (both of them) have had remarkable results. However, the only thing the two have in common is they drink the Essiac.
I know from my research that the eight herbs are known for their anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Why is it that the medical establishment uses three types of treatment that can just as well cause cancer? Toxic chemicals, radiation, and surgery (injury of the skin)? We know that cancer likes to hit weak spots right? No one is surprised when a smoker gets lung cancer, or an alcoholic gets liver cancer. Cancer cells can take hold in injured areas right? It's no wonder reoccurence of cancer happens. And usually when it does, it is more aggressive than ever.
I read a book written in the 70s of some cancer testing they did. They injected cancer cells into the forearm of healthy subjects and found that the body was able to rid itself of those cells. So, if a healthy body can get rid of it, why not do everything possible to keep it healthy?
Oh, but the doctors are not taught nutrition and preventative medicine, they just treat it when it happens. So, then let's just neglect the preventative side of it, right?
Not one doctor told my mother NOT to eat refined sugar, yet I'm sure they know that cancer FEEDS off of sugar. Not one doctor told my mother to STOP SMOKING, even though she should know better. But, because they dismiss this, she thinks it's okay. In fact, the breast specialist actually told my mom that "they haven't linked smoking to breast cancer." YET! I'm sure they will. Cigarettes have how many chemicals in them? 400 and some.
This is why I don't trust most doctors. They don't REALLY care. And we put all our faith into them.
I'm not bashing all doctors, just the ones I have encountered that are only in it for the money, not to really help their fellow man.
Which brings me to OPRAH. She likes to help all the precious souls on this earth. If anyone talks to her, let her know we need some cash to begin a study of natural cures for cancer.
Thank you for posting this. I also have IBC, however I am 36 years old. I was diagnosed at Stage IV, as it was also in my lung. My body has also done very well with the chemo, however this monster did spread to my brain. I am going to try to get more information about Essiac tea.
Please tell your mom that she is not alone in this fight. I hope that whatever is working for her, whether it's the tea or the chemo, continues to work for her and she lives a long and happy life.
Take care,
Marsha
Paula,
Please tell your mother that I congratulate her for her successful fight against inflammatory breast cancer. I'm very impressed with her success with Essiac tea.
You can add her inspiring story to the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients' Site at:
http://www.ibcpatients.org/
I know that it would provide much encouragement to all of the other patients who are struggling with inflammatory breast cancer.
Best wishes to you and your Mother!